Antique Master Print-EMBARQUEMENTS-COASTAL SCENE-SHIPS-Nooms-c.1655

Description

Etching of ships and small boats on calm waters, showing sailors engaged in various activities.

Made by Reinier Nooms after own design.

Medium: Etching on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: Lettering: “CATINAVE”?.

Sheet size: 17.9 x 8.4 cm (7.05 x 3.31 inch). Image size: 17.9 x 8.4 cm. (7.05 x 3.31 inch).

Condition: very good, given age. Trimmed to image/platemark. Slight paperloss in left top margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

MARITIME ETCHING, REINIER NOOMS, DUTCH PRINTS, 17TH-CENTURY ART, NAVAL SCENES | PCO-EXPO-473

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Part of a collection of 12 works titled “Divers Embarquements et autre” by Reinier Nooms.

Reference: B.129.

Biography engraver: Reinier Nooms (1623-1664), a Dutch etcher and painter known for his maritime themes and detailed works.